About the role
About Beacon Software Beacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier-1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade. Role and Mission Beacon is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations across our portfolio of software businesses. This role will own the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all accounting activities across 10–15 portfolio companies, coordinating closely with outsourced accounting resources and internal finance leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to operate in a dynamic, acquisition-driven environment. You’ll ensure clean closes, lead the consolidation and reporting process, and help integrate new acquisitions into our systems and processes. This is a foundational role in building an internal accounting capability that scales with our growth. Location : Toronto, ON Working Arrangements : Hybrid (In-office 3-4 days / week)
What You'll Do Multi-Entity Accounting Oversight Own the month-end and quarter-end close process across a portfolio of 10–15 operating companies. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by outsourced teams. Ensure consistent chart of accounts, policies, and accounting standards across entities. Partner with the FP&A team to ensure alignment between accounting outputs and financial models. Prepare consolidated financial reporting packages for internal leadership and board presentations. Outsourced Team Management Manage and oversee a team of external analysts, AR, and billing specialists, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and on-time deliverables. Establish clear SLAs, workflows, and review controls for outsourced accounting functions. Act as the bridge between Beacon’s internal finance leadership and outsourced accounting operations. Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and consistency across the portfolio. New Company Integration Partner with the Operations team, and Finance Systems teams to onboard new acquisitions into Beacon’s accounting structure. Develop integration checklists for financial systems, reporting templates, and control environments. Review opening balance sheets, mapping legacy GLs into NetSuite (or other systems) as needed. Support the setup of new entities, bank accounts, and intercompany structures. Financial Control & Reporting Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory
